DO'S AND DONT'S DURING INTERVIEW

STEP FOUR: HANDLING THE INTERVIEW AND NEGOTIATING SALARY

Now you’re ready for Step Four: actually handling the interview successfully and effectively.

Remember, the purpose of an interview is to get a job offer.

Eight “do’s” for the interview

According to leading U.S. companies, there are eight key areas in interviewing success. You can fail at an interview if you mishandle just one area.

1. Do wear appropriate clothes.

You can never go wrong by wearing a suit to an interview.

2. Do be well groomed.

Don’t overlook the obvious things like having clean hair, clothes, and fingernails for the interview.

3. Do give a firm handshake.

You’ll have to shake hands twice in most interviews: first, before you sit down, and second, when you leave the interview. Limp handshakes turn most people off.

TOP 14 MOST COMMON REASONS JOB HUNTERS ARE NOT OFFERED JOBS

1. Low level of accomplishment

2. Poor attitude, lack of self-confidence

3. Lack of goals/objectives

4. Lack of enthusiasm

5. Lack of interest in the company’s business

6. Inability to sell or express yourself

7. Unrealistic salary demands

8. Poor appearance

9. Lack of maturity, no leadership potential

10. Lack of extracurricular activities

11. Lack of preparation for the interview, no knowledge about company

12. Objecting to travel

13. Excessive interest in security and benefits

14. Inappropriate background